Known as shinrin-yoku in Japan, forest bathing encourages people to immerse themselves in nature by eliminating distractions and focusing on the beauty around them. Try taking a walk in a park, or stay in your own garden, then disconnect from technology and engage your senses to fully experience nature.
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Why Is Nature Beneficial?
Mental
Sunshine can lighten your mood as well as restore and strengthen mental capabilities. Some benefits:
Improves memory
Being exposed to natural environments may help improve working (or short-term) memory, according to the American Psychological Association. In one 2012 study, participants’ memory spans increased after a nature walk compared to a walk in an urban setting.
Fosters
happiness
University of Washington research participants reported increased feelings of happiness and overall well-being after time outdoors. Participants in a Japanese study reported fewer markers of anxiety and stress, including lowered heart rate and blood pressure.
Encourages social
interactions
Being in nature may help improve personal relationships. Research compiled by the American Psychological Association reports an increase in prosocial behaviors such as empathy and generosity among participants due to lower feelings of stress.
Reduces symptoms
of mood disorders
A Stanford University study found that walking in nature may lead to a lower risk of depression compared to walking in an urban area. Another study found that a 2-hour session of forest bathing significantly improved depressive symptoms among the participants.
A feeling of belonging in the world is important for proper mental health. Participants in a study from Stanford University who took a walk in a natural setting were more likely to report feeling a greater sense of belonging than those who walked through an urban neighborhood.
Sense of connection
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in nature to lift spirits.
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